A Comparison of Urinalysis Technologies for Drug Testing in Criminal Justice

This report compares drug testing procedures currently used in the criminal justice system and measures the accuracy of these technologies to assist criminal justice
professionals and agencies. 1991
NCJ 132397 microfiche

"Hair Analysis for the Detection of Drug Use in Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Populations"

This article compares the results of radioimmunoassay (RIA) hair analysis with urinalysis results and contends that RIA analysis can be a valuable tool for identifying
illegal drug use in the criminal justice system, especially if used in conjunction with urinalysis.Federal Probation. 1991. Vol. 55 No. 1 pp 3-10
JU 10.8 55/1 or as microfiche NCJ 133407

"The Patch: A New Alternative for Drug Testing in the Criminal Justice System"

A study indicating that there are clear advantages to using a newly-devised sweat patch in the place of conventional urinalysis.Federal Probation. 1994. Vol 58 No. 2 pp. 29-33
JU 10.8: 58/2 or as microfiche NCJ 150496

"Recent Developments in Urinalysis Law"

By reviewing numerous court cases, this article examines the military drug testing program and the special rules created by the Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces that
are designed to protect the accused soldier.The Army Lawyer. 1996. No. 280, pp. 58-61
D101.22: 27-50-280

"Prevalence of Drug Testing in the Workplace"

A look at the increase of drug testing in U.S. workplaces and the implementation of different kinds of drug testing programs. November 1996.Monthly Labor Review. November 1996. Vol. 119 No. 11 pp. 35-42
L 2.6:119/11

Cutting Edge Issues In Drug Testing and Drug Treatment

This hearing explores drug treatment and drug testing technologies, successful treatment strategies to determine whether these successes can be used elsewhere, i.e.,
within government employment.
Y 4.G 74/7:IS 7

Integrating Drug Testing Into A Pretrial Services System: 1999 Update

This update reflects new and future drug testing technologies, such as hand-held testing devices and the sweat patch. It also contains ways to combat specimen tampering
and fluid loading and legal rulings regarding pretrial drug testing. 1999
J 26.30:D 84/999

Pretrial Drug Testing: An Overview of Issues and Practices

This Bulletin offers a historical look at drug testing in the criminal justice system, an explanation of the technologies used, and a general cost overview. 1999
J 26.32:P 92

How To Best Obtain Drug-Free Workplaces

This hearing seeks ideas to increase the number of drug-free workplaces nationally without subjecting employees to intrusive tests with questionable results. Contains many
illegal drug use statistics and charts, information about the different kinds of abused drugs, and the choices in drug testing. 1998
Y 4.SM 1:105-45

Legal Materials

Drug Testing Legal Manual

In addition to a drug testing overview, this two-volume set includes info on methods, technological issues, laws, pre-employment testing, urinalysis of students and of
criminals, alternatives to drug testing, and public and privateemployees. 1996
LEGL REF KF 3890. Z 44 1996

Drug Testing Law, Technology and Practice

Updated by supplements, this treatise offers advice on establishing a drug testing program, reviews the various test types, and discusses laboratory error. Included are all
relevant federal and state statutes and a wealth of further resources.
LEGL REF 3540.E 93 1990